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The global economy is now firmly on the back side of the business cycle, and challenges are mounting for distributors.
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Fed Raises Target Rate Again, Despite Signs of Ebbing Inflation
The Federal Reserve raised its benchmark federal funds rate by 75 basis points on September 21, which was not a surprise to most people.
Alan Beaulieu
Sep 27, 2022
2030s Depression
How to Prepare Your Business for the 2030s Great Depression
Is your company ready for the second Great Depression? Find out how to prepare your business for the 2030s Great Depression with help from ITR...
ITR Economics
Sep 22, 2022
Industry Updates
What's Up With Housing?
Affordability for new and existing homes is becoming an issue sooner than we expected.
Brian Beaulieu
Sep 16, 2022
Industry Updates
Is Inflation Causing Less Consumer Spending? — Headlines vs. Data
The overall consumer trend is consistent with our projection of a soft landing in the US economy this year.
Alan Beaulieu
Aug 30, 2022
2030s Depression
1930s Great Depression vs 2030s Great Depression: Similarities and Differences
Learn all about the similarities and differences between the 1930s Great Depression vs the 2030s Great Depression from ITR Economics.
ITR Economics
Aug 17, 2022
Industry Updates
Auto Production Has Passed Though a Trough − What It Means for You
Our analysis of the latest data is that North America Light Vehicle Production established a low in March 2022.
ITR Economics
Jul 26, 2022
Industry Updates
The Downside and the Upside of a Return to Normal
Now that the consumer has “backed off” from the torrid pace, there is too much inventory. Excess inventory will lead to a decline in orders in those...
Brian Beaulieu
Jul 14, 2022
Industry Updates
Income Meets Government; Irony Ensues
Real (i.e., inflation-adjusted) personal income – as earned for productive economic participation – is at a record high.
ITR Economics
Jul 12, 2022
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